Sixth form 2024 leaver, Tim, chose Equestrian Experience as his Sixth Form Enrichment Activity Programme (LEAP) where he gained hands-on experience handling and grooming as well as learning all about equine behaviour, anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, day-to-day care, and the companionship and relationship you can develop with a horse. This inspired Tim to start riding lessons with our Riding Coach Kieran Higson, having previously taken lessons aged 10 and 13 at Pevlings Farm Stables.
Tim very quickly learnt a balanced trot and canter under Kieran’s guidance and shared that he found Mr Higson to be a great teacher, relatable, and made him feel comfortable and safe. Tim was paired with Freddie the horse, who is one of our larger horses for older students, and they have made a great pair.
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Leweston Chedington Riding Academy
Leweston School proudly house a new state-of-the-art Riding Academy which opened in November 2024 and has strong links to Chedington Equestrian, a world class facility home to Olympic competitors. The Leweston Chedington Riding Academy boasts a competition-standard floodlit arena, 22 stables, top-spec solarium, lecture room and 5.5 acres of grassland for herd turnout. Here at Leweston School, we believe that equestrian sports should be accessible to all. Our coaches offer personalised mentorship for young riders and individual development plans for more advanced riders, supporting our National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) team who currently sit at the top of the country’s league board. We also offer a unique curriculum integrating equitation from Year 5 to Year 8 and offer Level 3 qualifications in Sixth Form as well as activity days involving some of our youngest nursery pupils. Thanks to our link with Chedington Equestrian, by invitation, advanced students have access to their elite training facilities which include competition jumps, dressage arena, large indoor school, grass dressage and jump arenas.
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Leweston Enrichment Activity Programme (LEAP)
Tim rediscovered his love of horse riding through our Leweston Enrichment Activity Programme (LEAP) which offers the opportunity to engage in a range of experiences, activities and opportunities in complementation with our academic curriculum. LEAP also provides the tools to grow as individuals as well as the most senior members of our community. The LEAP umbrella includes Physical Education, PSHRE, Religion and Ethics, EPQ, Leiths, Duke of Edinburgh, Ten Tors and Lifeguarding.
If you would like to learn more about our Riding Academy, please visit here.
If you would like to learn more about LEAP then you can read more here.